The Noguchi Museum opened in 1985 as the first and only museum in the United States to be founded by an artist during his lifetime and dedicated to his work. The collection and exhibitions focus on Isamu Noguchi’s extensive production, articulating the cultural time in which he worked, the many major cultural figures with whom he engaged, and his influence on the art and design of today. The Noguchi Museum offers a variety of education and public programs that seek to introduce the work and vision of Isamu Noguchi to diverse audiences. These programs encourage the investigation of Noguchi’s work from different vantage points, and support participants as they experience the artist’s work from their own perspectives.